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Solution: Create a color scheme

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Creating a color scheme can start by exploring certain words or with a single base color and building from there. In this video tutorial, you will see how to create a color scheme solution for an Italian pizzeria and deli restaurant that wants to refresh their logo. Not only are the graphic design rules of color explained, but the psychology of why some colors are chosen over others is touched on as well.

Hopefully if you're watching this video that means you've gone…through the challenge and you're ready to watch my solution.…So if you remember, the task we were given was to…develop a color scheme for the Parmigianos Pizzeria and Deli Restaurant.…One of the things that they want is a…traditional colors and they also wanted warm and inviting colors.…Let me walk you through my thought processes for how…I would go about figuring out what that might mean.…The first thing that I do is I go into the explore tab.…And because this is an Italian restaurant what I do is I type in the word Italian.…

And that's going to give me a lot of different…variations of colors that I can take a look at.…And, as I'm looking through here, you know, I see several that I like.…But the recurring color that I see…predominantly through all of these, is red.…And so that gives me a good starting point, I…think, for my color palette that I'm going to develop.…So what I'm going to do now is go back to the create tab and I'm…going to make sure that the red color that exists right here is my base color.…

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9/1/2016

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2/26/2016

What does it take to be a graphic designer? Design is a complex art that involves many different skills and tools, but by breaking down the core topics and software, Justin Seeley shows how you can get your start in the design world. First, he covers theory, including high-level concepts like layout, typography, and color. Then it's your chance to get hands-on, using Illustrator to build a custom logo from scratch and practice your vector-drawing techniques. Next, Justin takes you into Photoshop, where he shows you how to creatively adjust, repair, and retouch the kinds of images you'll use in design projects. Last, he visits InDesign for an overview of the layout and print preparation processes. By the end, you'll have a better grasp of what graphic designers do and what you'll need to learn next. It's a great jumping off point for any graphic design career.

Note: These tutorials were revised in 2016 to make sure they are current with the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud. Mini Bridge was retired this year, so Justin uses alternate methods to open and organize assets.